Abstract: A valve device is provided with a first block connected to an upstream-side suction tube that is connected to a negative-pressure chamber, a second block connected to a downstream-side suction tube that is connected to a pump, first and second shielding plates rotatably interposed between the first and second blocks, and servo motors for rotating the shielding plates. Each of the shielding plates has a plurality of air passing holes, and are rotated in opposite directions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid controller which enables fine adjustments of low flow rates and enables a user to set desired low flow rates.

Abstract: In a step motor driven cam valve a stem freely ascends and descends within a body having an in-flow passage, an out-flow passage, a valve chamber, and a valve seat. The stem is descended by an actuator, composed of a step motor and a cam mechanism located at a position above the stem, that changes a rotational motion of the step motor to a linear motion and transmits the linear motion to the stem. A diaphragm within a valve chamber or a valve body at a lower end part of the stem rests on the valve seat. A lift support mechanism that supports the actuator to freely ascend and descend is arranged at a bonnet that covers the valve chamber. A height fine-adjustment mechanism, arranged at the lift supporting mechanism, finely adjusts the height of the actuator relative to the stem so as to perform zero-point adjustment of the valve.

Abstract: A water control valve designed to control the flow of water from a source to a treatment tank having a plurality of treatment media, thereby providing a supply of treated water, and also provides other cycle controls. For instance, the water control valve directs water to backwash the media of sediment for discharge to a drain, permits regeneration of the media by directing a regeneration agent through the media, directs water through the media in a fast rinse cycle, and directs water to a regeneration agent reservoir for the purpose of refilling the reservoir. The water control valve has six valves and five motors for controlling the valve positions. The valves are fluidly connected to six chambers providing a pathway for water flow between the valves, to a regeneration injection assembly, through a central passageway or a perimeter passageway, to the treatment tank.

Abstract: A backup valve for use with a pool cleaner coupled to a source of water under pressure. The valve includes a housing having an inlet and at least a first outlet and a second outlet. The valve further includes a timing apparatus directing water from said inlet to the first outlet or the second outlet. In addition, an adjustable flow controller over the second outlet is provided to increase the flow speed of fluid exiting the outlet.

Abstract: A valve assembly includes a housing having a first chamber, a second chamber, and a valve seat disposed therebetween. A valve head disposed in the housing and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. The valve head defines a bore extending along an axis from the first chamber to the second chamber when the valve head is in the closed position. A valve stem is disposed in the bore and is coupled to the valve head in the bore for moving the valve head between the open and closed positions. The valve assembly allows for selective fluid communication between the first and second chambers to alleviate pressure differences between the first and second chambers. In one embodiment, the valve stem moves in the bore between a sealed position and an unsealed position. In another embodiment, a check valve is disposed in the bore.

Abstract: A pilot valve is switchable between snap and throttle modes. The pilot valve supplies output gas to a process control valve and has an adjustable biasing member for applying an adjustable force to a pilot plug in a pilot body interior. An opposed force is applied to the pilot plug to overcome the adjustable force and the output gas.

Abstract: A breather for a fluid storage tank, a storage tank incorporating same, and a method of releasing pressure in a fluid storage tank is provided. The present invention permits graduated release of pressure within the storage tank by allowing for varied flow rates of air out of the storage tank. In one embodiment, a valve assembly is provided that includes a valve member that has a graduated release feature that adjusts the size of a gap though the valve assembly formed between the valve member and a corresponding valve seat.

Abstract: A gas valve with an improved valve comprises a valve body, a valve seat, a hollow shaft and a valve core comprising an outer core and an inner core. The outer core is built with a higher fire orifice and a lower fire orifice. The inner core is built with two or more flow rate limiting orifices. To switch gas resources the nozzle can be replaced with a suitable one and regulated by using a screwdriver extending into the through bore and directly rotating the inner core, making the corresponding flow rate limiting orifice connect with the lower fire orifice. The gas flow rate in higher fire is controlled by the diameter of the nozzle and the gas flow rate is controlled by the corresponding orifices on inner core.

Abstract: Disclosed is a throttle valve (1,), having a housing (2), comprising an inlet opening (3) for a fluid under an inlet pressure, a throttle (4,), by means of which the fluid can be throttled to an outlet pressure, and an outlet opening (5) for the fluid, and an actuation element (11) at the outside of the housing (2), a rotatable shaft (13), and a piston (16), which is axially movable within the housing (2) in a tubular throttle cage (15), wherein a rotation of the shaft (13) can be induced by the actuation element (11) and an axial movement of the piston (16) can be induced by the rotation of the shaft (13) and by the axial movement of the piston (16) a throttle cross section of the throttle (4) can be adjusted, For under water application, in particular in oil and gas drilling with large pipe cross sections the throttle valve according to the invention is improved, so that primary magnets are mounted to the actuation element (11, 32), secondary magnets are mounted to the shaft (13), and a roller body screw dr

Abstract: Cooking appliance (1A,1B) having an external and control panel (2,2?) equipped with one or more regulating valves, where the rotary regulator organ (6) is equipped with various peripheral openings (16-19) for supplying a flow Q. According to two embodiments (1A, 1B) of the cooking appliance, for the supply of one or another type of gas, NG or LPG, either the control knob (9) or a bezel disk (22) in the external panel (2) are interchangeable on the appliance, being chosen between two different available units, one and the other permitting two different angular position limits A2, A3 of the regulator organ (6) for the supply of a constant flow Qmin through one or another opening (18,19) with calibrated sections, respectively for NG or LP gas. An appendix (14) in the control knob (9) guided in a slide groove (20) on the control panel (2) of the appliance, or a tongue (24) on the bezel disk stopping the rotation of the control knob, determines the travel limit A2 for the supply of Qmin of NG.

Abstract: The cooking appliance (1) having a control panel (2) is equipped with one or more gas flow (Q) regulating valves, wherein the rotary regulating plug (6) is provided with various peripheral through holes (16-19). The control knob (9) being interchangeable for fitting to the actuating shaft (7), is chosen from the two units available, one and the other permitting different angular limit positions of the regulating plug (6) for the supply of a constant minimum gas flow Qmin, adjusted each one for a different type of gas N gas or LP gas. The outlet conduit (5) of the valve is equipped with a further injector nozzle (21,23) for adjusting a constant gas flow Qmax to be fed into the conduit (25) of the correspondent burner, when the cooking appliance is supplied with a LP gas.

Abstract: A flow control valve is provided that comprises a valve housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a valve chamber that includes a first valve port opening in communication with the inlet and a second valve port opening in communication with the outlet. The various embodiments further comprise a modulating member having first and second tapered arcuate slots therein, which is disposed in the valve chamber approximate the first valve port opening and second valve port opening. The modulating member is rotatable to adjustably position a wider or narrower portion of both the first tapered arcuate slot and second tapered arcuate slot over the first valve port opening and second valve port opening respectively, to adjustably vary the rate of fluid flow through the valve.

Abstract: A flow regulator for medical liquids comprising a first body and a second body coupled to one another in a rotatable way and a gasket set between them and overmolded on the second body. Provided thereon is at least one graduated scale formed by impressions and/or, respectively, by reliefs integral with the second body, and by inserts and/or, respectively, by complementary openings of a side skirt of the overmolded gasket.

Abstract: A valve with a flow adjustment device in the form of a valve stem travel limiter includes a collar having a passage therethrough to receive a valve stem having a projection, the collar further includes a plurality of grooves having different depths. The flow adjustment device may be assembled to a valve stem to permit a plurality of different predetermined valve stem travel limits corresponding to respective different maximum flow capacities of the valve.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rotary valve structure, which has a rotary water passage structure including a switching component and fixed hole. A first water-guide portion and second water-guide portion are placed laterally onto the switching component, whilst a first punch hole and second punch hole are placed separately onto the fixed hole. A coupling portion is placed between the first water-guide portion and second water-guide portion of the switching component. When the first water-guide portion and second water-guide portion of the switching component are placed opposite to the first punch hole and second punch hole of the fixed hole respectively, the first punch hole and second punch hole form a through-flow structure that prevents water from contacting the metal portions of the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for optimizing a valve orifice shape. According to one representative embodiment, a method includes determining a specified relationship between a valve position and an output characteristic, and determining an orifice profile. The method also includes determining a relationship of an orifice area to the output characteristic. Further, the method includes shaping an orifice in a valve based on the orifice profile and the specified relationship between the valve position and the output characteristic. According to the method, the valve should approximately exhibit the specified relationship.

Abstract: A dual chamber orifice fitting, including a body with a lower chamber in fluid communication with a pipeline and a top with an upper chamber in fluid communication with the lower chamber. A valve assembly closes to hydraulically isolate the upper chamber from the lower chamber and opens to allow an orifice plate carrier to move between the chambers. When the orifice plate carrier is in the lower chamber is can be aligned with the flowbore of the pipeline. The orifice plate carrier can be removed from the fitting through the upper chamber. In some embodiments, at least one of either the upper or lower chambers has a curved cross-section including inner and outer radii, a Cassini oval or a dog-bone shape. The body and top may also have a double curved outer surface to accommodate the curved cross-section of the interior chambers.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for adjusting a spring load in an actuator are described. An example actuator includes a housing and a plate. Further, the example actuator includes one or more springs disposed in the housing to apply a force to the plate. Additionally, the example actuator includes a spring load adjuster having a collar extending through and movably engaged to the plate to enable an adjustment of the position of the collar relative to the plate to change a load provided by the one or more springs.

Abstract: A remaining gas amount calculating device includes a hydrogen tank, an opening/closing valve arranged to deliver hydrogen gas from inside the hydrogen tank, a decompression valve arranged to decompress hydrogen gas delivered from the hydrogen tank, a pressure sensor arranged to measure the pressure of hydrogen gas decompressed with the decompression valve, and a power source system controller arranged to determine the remaining gas amount in the hydrogen tank by calculating the gas pressure in the hydrogen tank based on the hydrogen gas pressure measured with the pressure sensor. The relationship between pressures in a primary chamber and a secondary chamber of the decompression valve is monotonical such that when the pressure in the primary chamber increases, the pressure in the secondary chamber also increases; and when the pressure in the primary chamber decreases, the pressure in the secondary chamber also decreases.

Abstract: A flush valve according to the present disclosure includes a pressure compensating device for toilet and urinals to ensure consistent flush and bowl refill volumes. Certain flush volume limits may required for compliance with federal, state and local regulations regarding water usage. The flush valve can adjust water flow rates within the prescribed water usage limits and does not sacrifice the toilet's bowl washing and waste removal capabilities.

Abstract: A valve for controlling the flow of materials is provided. The valve has a valve body having a bore, a guide attached to the valve body, a gate movable within the guide into and out of the bore, and an actuator for the gate, the bore of the valve body having a profile where the gate enters the bore, and the gate having a concave leading edge conforming to a profile of the bore. The valve may be used in throttling applications.

Abstract: A valve with a flow adjustment device in the form of a valve stem travel limiter includes a collar having a passage therethrough to receive a valve stem having a projection, the collar further includes a plurality of grooves having different depths. The flow adjustment device may be assembled to a valve stem to permit a plurality of different predetermined valve stem travel limits corresponding to respective different maximum flow capacities of the valve.

Abstract: A differential valve assembly that maintains an outlet pressure at a predetermined difference from an inlet pressure. It can be used to keep a large vehicle frame horizontal despite a permanent extra load on a first side of the frame. In that case, the system includes a simple air refill valve device (52) that connects a pressured air supply S to the first air bag (12), to vary the first air bag pressure so as to maintain the frame at a predetermined height above a location on the axle. The system also includes a differential valve assembly (54) that includes a first valve (72) that can fill the second air bag if its pressure is too low, and a second valve (80) that can vent the second air bag to the atmosphere if the second air bag pressure is too high.

Abstract: A ball valve assembly for use as a control valve for controlling the flow of gas through a continuous stroke pneumatic tool. The valving element is generally spherical and non-magnetizable. The generally spherical valving element is loosely confined between two concave generally conical surfaces, which are provided on valve seat members. The concave generally conical surfaces are opposed to one another to define a valve chamber therebetween. Sufficient clearance is provided so the generally spherical valving element is free to roll and tumble as it moves in the valve chamber between the concave generally conical surfaces. This allows the ball valve assembly to be self purging of excess lubricant, dust, and the like. Wear is distributed over the entire generally spherical surface of the valving element. The loose confinement is also sufficient to provide a relatively large cross-section of gas passageway through the control valve assembly.

Abstract: A backup valve for use with a pool cleaner coupled to a source of water under pressure. The valve includes a housing having an inlet and at least a first outlet and a second outlet. The valve further includes a timing apparatus directing water from said inlet to the first outlet or the second outlet. In addition, an adjustable flow controller over the second outlet is provided to increase the flow speed of fluid exiting the outlet.

Abstract: A hand-held dispenser for precisely controlling the flow rate of water therethrough and for precisely controlling the metering of a liquid chemical into the water passing through the apparatus.

Abstract: In a direct injection type automatic sampler, a sampling needle having a liquid sample collected from a sample vessel by using suction force of a pump is inserted into an injection port. Then, a flow path-switching valve is rotated to switch a flow path to make a flow of mobile phase liquid pass through a loop to thereby introduce the collected sample into a column. The injection port is directly incorporated in the flow path-switching valve.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for removing foreign matter from water at selected levels in an aquarium utilize a valving mechanism placed between a skimmer adjacent the upper surface of the water and a lower inlet adjacent the lower bottom of the aquarium, the valving mechanism being operated selectively to control the relative volume of the flow of water through the skimmer and through the lower inlet, and a corresponding continuous withdrawal of water, together with entrained foreign matter, passed through either one or both the skimmer and the lower inlet so as to remove foreign matter from selected levels in the aquarium.

Abstract: To provide a fluid control valve which is capable of preventing or suppressing degradation of the accuracy of flow rate control dependent on the lift amount of a valve element from a valve seat. An expansion valve is configured such that a valve portion and a valve portion integrally formed with a valve element move to and away from a valve seat and a valve seat, respectively, simultaneously. Further, the expansion valve is configured such that a flow passage cross-section formed by a gap between the valve portion and the valve seat, and a flow passage cross-section formed by a gap between the valve portion and the valve seat have approximately the same size when the expansion valve is open.

Abstract: A dual chamber orifice fitting, including a body with a lower chamber in fluid communication with a pipeline and a top with an upper chamber in fluid communication with the lower chamber. A valve assembly closes to hydraulically isolate the upper chamber from the lower chamber and opens to allow an orifice plate carrier to move between the chambers. When the orifice plate carrier is in the lower chamber is can be aligned with the flowbore of the pipeline. The orifice plate carrier can be removed from the fitting through the upper chamber. In the preferred embodiments, at least one of either the upper or lower chambers has a non-rectangular cross-section. The body and top may also have a curved outer surface to accommodate the non-rectangular cross-section of the interior chambers.

Abstract: A multiple port valve integrated with the function of the sample shut off valve is disclosed. The integration of the sample shut off function eliminates extra plumbing and labor costs associated with a separate sample shut off valve. Additionally, the multiple port valve integrated with the function of the sample shut off valve provides a shorter equilibration time and less tubing volume.

Abstract: A low cost suction regulator is disclosed in conjunction with a fluid drainage system that includes a suction chamber and a collection chamber. The suction regulator is comprised of an atmospheric chamber and a suction chamber separated by a divider. An opening in the divider has a variably biased closing member associated therewith for opening or closing the opening according to operator selected pressure differentials between the chambers. The closing member is movable along an axis that differs from the direction of airflow, thus eliminating the need for damping the forces applied to the closing member. The dividing means and its closing member will operate over the full range of angles from the vertical to horizontal axis. One embodiment of the drainage system further includes devices for measuring patient airflow, patient negativity and imposed suction.

Abstract: An indexing mechanism is disclosed that can put a tool in a variety of positions while downhole in the face of high static and dynamic loads. In the preferred application, the mechanism controls a movable sleeve on a downhole choke. It contains an indexing feature comprising a pin movable in a series of slots. A piston restrained to move longitudinally engages and rotates an index sleeve to allow the pin to advance into the next J-slot track. A separate lug on the piston engages a radial face on the index sleeve to take the shock load and position the choke instead of allowing the pin to load against the closed end of the slot.

Abstract: A valve is provided for a blowtorch. The valve includes a housing, a switching device and an adjusting device. The housing is connected between a reservoir and a nozzle of the blowtorch. The switching device is provided for switching the valve between a communicating mode and a blocking mode. The adjusting device is provided for adjusting the flow rate of the gas through the valve.

Abstract: A precision modulating globe valve for controlling the flow of a fluid from zero to a maximum flow rate. The valve plug of the globe valve includes at least one flow modulating channel recessed from the outer surface of the valve plug. The outer surface of the valve plug engages a sealing member positioned along the inner surface of the valve port. The sealing member provides a fluid-tight seal between the outer surface of the valve plug and the valve port. The flow modulating channel is recessed from the outer surface of the valve plug from a minimum flow end to a maximum flow end. The radially recessed area of the flow modulating channel increases from the minimum flow end to the maximum flow end, such that as the valve plug moves past the stationary sealing member, an increased flow rate is created through the valve port.

Abstract: A regulation insert, for insertion in a valve housing in a liquid-carrying medium, having adjustable pre-setting for regulation and/or adjustment of liquid amounts in plants with liquid-carrying media for limiting the medium to a pre-set maximum amount, independently of a difference in pressure working across the valve, the insert having a tubular element which in a housing (3) can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the regulation insert and lies up against a spring element (8), so that by displacement of the tubular element (2) a number of openings (9) in the housing (3) are opened or closed, and where the pre-setting for the regulation insert has several rows of openings (4, 5, 28), where at least one row of openings (4, 5) is disposed substantially along the circumference of the tubular element (2), and where the rows of openings (4, 5, 28), independently of one another, can wholly or partly block the throughflow in such a manner that a multiple of adjustment possibilities is achieved.

Abstract: A valve has an input (3,13) and first and second outputs (4, 5; 14, 15). The valve also has a closure member (2, 12) that is operable to isolate the first output from the input, to isolate the second output from the input, to isolate both outputs from the input, or to connect both outputs to the input. In one embodiment, the input (13) and the first and second outputs (14, 15) are disposed in a flat valve face (16) in a valve body. The closure member (12) has a sealing face (17?) that is biased against the valve face (16). A recess (18) is provided in the sealing end face (17?) of the closure member (12). The recess is so shaped, and the input (13) and outputs (14, 15) are so positioned that rotation of the closure member (12) by successive angles of 90° puts the valve in the following states: both outputs connected to the input, one of the outputs connected to the input, the other of the outputs connected to the input, and both outputs isolated from the input.

Abstract: A vapor compression system having a line for flowing heat transfer fluid, a compressor and a condenser both connected with the line. The vapor compression system also has an expansion device connected with the line for expanding the heat transfer fluid. The expansion device has a housing defining a housing orifice and at least one ball within the housing. The ball forms at least two channels, wherein each channel defines a channel orifice. The effective cross-sectional area of the one channel orifice is greater than the effective cross-sectional area of the other channel orifice. Moreover, the ball is movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the housing orifice is effectively made larger in the first position than in the second position. The vapor compression system also has an evaporator connected with the line for transferring heat from ambient surroundings to the heat transfer fluid.

Abstract: A flow resistance setting nozzle capable of easily setting a target flow rate is provided. A metallic block has a through-bore through which a flow path forming metallic pipe is inserted. A pressing member in the form of a rectangular cross-section bar abuts the pipe at a first abut portion. An anvil having a distal end with an arcuate surface is mounted to the metallic block such that the distal end abuts the pipe at a second abut portion that is opposite to the first abut portion. A coarse adjustment screw presses a center portion of the pressing member against the pipe to squeeze the pipe between the pressing member and the anvil to form an orifice in the pipe. Two fine adjustment screws impart a force to the pressing member to further squeeze the pipe until the target flow rate is set.

Abstract: An addition of a fine adjustment flow-control mechanism that produces changes in fluid flow in increments of 0.1% or less, to any configuration high pressure fluid flow control valve that employs an axial valve stem and a rotatable rough control knob that moves the stem axially in increments of 1.0% or more, opening the valve flow chamber to fluid flow. The valve stem is designed and driven so that it does not rotate or twist, and particular provision is made to eliminate fine control drive tolerance build-up. These aspects produce a very high degree of adjustment accuracy during operation of the flow control valve.

Abstract: A valve mount for water saving core shaft of a single-handled faucet has a valve embodiment housed in a receiving cavity of a faucet body with the upper section provided with internal threads to be in locking engagement with a locking cap. In the valve chamber of the valve embodiment are housed sequentially a rotary member, a switch stick, a regulation seat and a discharge control valve. The inner periphery of the valve chamber is provided with a plurality of retaining recesses corresponding to the spring plates defined on the rear cavities of the rotary member and the engaging teeth of the regulation seat are in engagement with the spring plates on the right and left recess of the rotary member. On the upper section of the rotary seat are provided with outer teeth which are engaged with the inner teeth of a stop member.

Abstract: In a turbomachine, there is provided a fuel metering unit having a cylindrical outer sleeve containing a distributor cylinder in which a metering piston can be moved linearly under the action of a control element. The cylindrical sleeve has an inlet orifice for admitting fuel under pressure and at least one outlet orifice for injecting fuel into a combustion chamber of the turbomachine, and the metering piston has an annular gap forming a distribution chamber for the fuel admitted via the inlet orifice and delivered via at least one outlet orifice. According to the invention, the distributor cylinder has a plurality of radial feed orifices for admitting fuel into the distribution chamber and at least a first metering orifice and at least a second metering orifice that are separated by a seal disposed at the periphery of the distributor cylinder.

Abstract: The invention relates to an exhaust gas control valve with a first valve part (14) and a second valve part (44), which rest on one another with one side (17, 46), the valve parts (14, 44) in each case having passages (14, 45) and being rotatable relative to one another between an open position permitting the passage of exhaust gases and a closed position, blocking this passage. Webs (21 to 23), which protrude on one axial side of the first valve part (14), surround the openings (15) and, with their free narrow surfaces, form supporting surfaces for the second valve part (44), which is constructed flat on its side (46) facing the first valve part (14) and essentially rests with this surface on the narrow surfaces of the webs (21 to 23) and slides during the relative rotational adjustment, extend along the boundary edges (18 to 20), surrounding the passages (15, 45) of the first valve part (14).

Abstract: A valve (100) for controlling gas flow for a gas heating which allows, as different embodiments, (1) A gradual and smooth transition from high flow to low flow. This is achieved by a rotatable control means (108) wherein the valve body or control means has a taping groove (134) on an annular path intersecting with a port to allow variation in flow rate as the control means rotates. (2) The ganging together into modular form of several valve units with the inlet ports forming a common inlet manifold. (3) The control means, at least, is a plastic, eg nylon. (4) The switching to off from either high or low flow is allowed. But the switching from off to on is directly to high flow.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating device (1), especially for use in a throttle device (2), comprising a turning spindle (4) rotatably mounted in the device housing (3). Said turning spindle is functionally linked via a transmission device (7) with a drive device (5) to displace an actuating element (6) that is liked with the turning spindle. The aim of the invention is to provide an improved actuating device that is secure and has a simple design and that can be telecontrolled in a simple manner without major maintenance work, without losses of functionality of the actuating device and at reduced costs. To this end, the actuating device (5) comprises at least two separately or synchronously operated motors (8, 9) and the transmission device (7) has at least one self-locking transmission unit (10), said transmission unit (10) being functionally linked with the two motors (8, 9) for turning the turning spindle (4).

Abstract: A flow control includes a support having a passage and a seal surface, a deformable seal that is engageable with the seal surface, and a bias member for exerting a variable bias against the deformable seal. The seal surface includes channels formed in its surface that extend beneath the deformable seal. The bias member can exert a bias sufficient to cause the deformable seal to fill the channels, preventing fluid flow through the channels. When the bias member decreases the bias against the deformable seal, the deformable seal gradually moves out of the channels, allowing fluid flow through the channels, and through the passage in the flow control. The deformable seal does not need to separate from the seal surface to allow fluid flow. Instead, fluid flows through the small, controlled flow areas created when the deformable seal withdraws from the channels.

Abstract: A die for dispensing a fluid onto a substrate, wherein the die has an movable lip adjacent a fixed lip to form a die opening therebetween. An actuator is mechanically connected to the movable lip and is operable to automatically move the movable lip with respect to the fixed lip in association with a fluid dispensing process, thereby changing a volume of the die opening. The adjustable die is often a slot die and is used with a fluid dispensing valve having an upstream valve ball. The actuator can be an electromechanical actuator such as a piezoelectric actuator or a fluid operated actuator.

Abstract: A device for flow rate limitation at low differential pressures, particularly for limiting the volumetric inhalation flow during inhalation of therapeutic aerosols, consists of a housing 11 including an aspiration orifice 14, an inhalation orifice 15 and a flow passage 23 disposed therebetween. The flow passage has a flat elongate cross-section with flexible large-area walls 18, 20 having a cross-sectional area adapted to be reduced, as a function of the differential pressure prevailing between the inhalation orifice and the aspiration orifice, as well as of the flexibility of the material of the walls, to a size appropriate for a predetermined volumetric maximum inhalation flow.

Abstract: An indexing mechanism is disclosed that can put a tool in a variety of positions while downhole in the face of high static and dynamic loads. In the preferred application, the mechanism controls a movable sleeve on a downhole choke. It contains an indexing feature comprising a pin movable in a series of slots. A piston restrained to move longitudinally engages and rotates an index sleeve to allow the pin to advance into the next J-slot track. A separate lug on the piston engages a radial face on the index sleeve to take the shock load and position the choke instead of allowing the pin to load against the closed end of the slot.